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# Import Mobile Contacts

Create an automation in Automation Studio to import contacts into MobileConnect.

1. Create the import definition in Contact Builder.
2. Create an automation in Automation Studio.
3. Add an import activity to the automation.
4. When you configure the import activity, select the import definition you created.
5. Schedule and activate the automation.

#### See Also

- [Create an Import Definition in Contact Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_cab_create_a_new_import_definition.htm&language=en_US)
- [Automate Processes in Automation Studio](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_as_defining_an_automation.htm&language=en_US)
- [Import File Activity](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_as_use_an_import_activity.htm&language=en_US)